ReadHowYouWant - Booth 1311 will be raffling off three groups of our bestselling large print titles as well as offering a 40% discount on our top 25 books for the month following Midwinter. If I can fit it into my overstuffed luggage, I will also bring a laptop for live DAISY (digital talking book) demonstrations. And, we will have sample copies of some of our bestselling new titles for you to see. FB Event http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=45394459607

Special Events on the Exhibit Floor

Your registration includes several special exhibit events. Friday Night, don’t miss the best-selling Author Forum from 4:00 – 5:15 pm. Immediately following the Author Forum will be the Exhibits Opening Ceremony and the All-Conference Reception, from 5:15 – 7:30 pm. Saturday afternoon, enjoy the Spotlight on Adult Authors, featuring special giveaways and galleys, and author signings. On Monday, the Technology Showcase features the latest trends in Library Technology.

Exhibits Opening Reception

Enjoy music, free food and the chance for lots of great prizes at The Friday Night Opening Reception, sponsored by the exhibitors and ALA. The Reception will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 pm on the exhibit floor, and will feature food and music, as well as over 60 gift baskets (valued over $75 each) to be given away by exhibitors on Friday only! To register to win a basket, visit the exhibitor’s booth during the Opening Reception. These baskets will be raffled off Friday evening, so be ready to win! A list of participating exhibitors will be available in the Meeting Guide, and published in Friday’s Cognotes, and winners will be published in Sunday’s Cognotes. You do not need to be present to win.

ALA/ERT Author Forum

Friday, January 23, 2009, 4:00-5:15 pm
The Author Forum will feature discussions with and readings from several best-selling authors.

Author Events

Meet Ann Brashares, author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series

Stop by the Random House Children's Books Booth #1215 to meet Ann Brashares, author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, Saturday, January 24th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Pick up a free copy of Ann Brashares' newest novel 3 WILLOWS: THE SISTERHOOD GROWS on Friday, January 23th during the Opening Reception or on Saturday, January 24th during the author signing.

Spotlight on Adult Literature

Saturday, January 24, 2009 2:00-4:00 pm
Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by FOLUSA and ALA
Participating publishers will feature book signings and some will give away free books or galleys.

ReadHowYouWant

ReadHowYouWant
Colorado Convention Center -- Booth 1311
Email: pstafford@readhowyouwant.com
ReadHowYouWant - Booth 1311 will be raffling off three groups of our bestselling large print titles as well as offering a 40% discount on our top 25 books for the month following Midwinter. If I can fit it into my overstuffed luggage, I will also bring a laptop for live DAISY (digital talking book) demonstrations. And, we will have sample copies of some of our bestselling new titles for you to see. FB Event http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=45394459607

Technology Showcase

Monday, January 26, 2009, 10:00 am – 1:10 pm
The Technology Showcase is back again this year! Join these exciting companies as they highlight the latest trends in Library Technology. Presentations will occur simultaneously from 10:00 am - 1:10 pm on Monday, January 26. Complimentary refreshments will be served on the Exhibits floor during the presentations.